Electrical Site Manager in Reading

Electrical Site Manager - Commercial Fit-Out Thames Valley Park, Reading £350-£400 per day (Outside IR35) Long-Term Contract | ASAP Start The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a growing M&E contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the South East. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee the electrical installation on a £3.5 million CAT B commercial fit-out at Thames Valley Park, Reading. The project comprises a CAT B fit-out across three floors delivered over three phases, with further opportunities expected across specialist laboratory refurbishments and office-to-lab conversion projects in Oxfordshire. The Role As Electrical Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the electrical works on site, working closely with the Project Manager and wider MEP team. You will manage electrical subcontractors and site labour, ensuring installations are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. The role will suit an experienced Electrical Site Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of a fast-paced commercial fit-out project and coordinating closely with mechanical, public health and other trades. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day electrical installation on a £3.5m CAT B commercial fit-out Manage Electrical Supervisors, subcontractors and site labour Oversee power, lighting, containment and associated electrical installations Coordinate daily and weekly site activities Monitor progress against programme and key project milestones Ensure installations are completed in accordance with drawings and specifications Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, public health and other trades Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are followed Maintain high standards of Health & Safety across the electrical works Monitor installation quality and manage QA documentation Attend site coordination and progress meetings Coordinate materials, deliveries and site logistics Identify and report technical or programme issues Oversee testing, commissioning and snagging Drive the electrical works through to successful handover Requirements Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager within Building Services / M&E Strong commercial fit-out or refurbishment experience CAT A / CAT B office experience advantageous Strong technical understanding of electrical building services Experience managing electrical subcontractors and site teams Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and specifications Strong understanding of Health & Safety and site procedures Experience with QA, testing, commissioning and handover SMSTS ECS / CSCS Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer £350-£400 per day Outside IR35 Long-term contract ASAP start Major £3.5m CAT B commercial fit-out Further pipeline of laboratory refurbishment and office-to-lab projects Established and growing M&E contractor Support from an experienced operational team Apply If you're an experienced Electrical Site Manager looking for a long-term contract in Reading, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for further details